Outdoor Empire awards Hex 2.0 “People’s Choice Award”
On a kayak camping trip, the Outdoor Empire team tested eight best-selling ultralight backpacking chairs head-to-head in a March Madness–style bracket to find the best backpacking chair. Factors considered in the test included comfortability, stability, adjustability for seating positions, convenience, design, and overall quality.
After thoughtful sitting, seven matchups and a unanimous final round, the Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 was awarded “People’s Choice Award” for best backpacking chair.
“This Crazy Creek — I love them. This is my backpacking chair and I love it. It’s just so convenient and also, there’s no setup,” one tester said. “What’s nice about this is, I can sit on uneven ground and still have a back rest.”
“After walking all day, sitting in a Crazy Creek is like magical. You’re on the ground. Your legs are no longer activated, at all. And it’s nice because you can do stuff — most of the time backpacking stuff is on the ground so you’re right here in the action,” another tester said.
“I love Crazy Creek. I’ve spent many afternoons and evenings in these chairs,” a third tester said.
The Host of Outdoor Empire, Chase Fly, says, “The Crazy Creek is ridiculously easy to set up with lightning speed. Unbuckle, unroll, unfold, sit and adjust as needed. You’re on your butt with back support in seconds.”
The Hex 2.0 Original Chair rolls up to a 4-inch diameter, is made with carbon-reinforced fiberglass support stays that deliver durable back support for long sits, and has adjustable side straps that let you dial in the perfect recline.
As Outdoor Empire’s testers made clear, sometimes the best gear is the kind you don’t have to think twice about. The Hex 2.0 delivers where it counts and is a simple luxury that makes time outside even better.
